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We celebrate the unique contributions laboratory professionals make in clinical settings and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The hardworking \u201clab people\u201d at Cooper work across multiple locations, tirelessly ensuring excellence in their work. Cooper\u2019s laboratory team members include pathologists, medical technologists and technicians, phlebotomists, administrative coordinators, lead technicians, supervisors, managers, cytotechnologists, cytology prep technicians, histotechnicians, cytogenetics technologists, lab assistants, and anatomic pathology technicians. 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